Wearing apparel

ABSTRACT

Wearing Apparel comprising a conventional pair of pants or trousers provided with a modified seat or rear portion thereof. The seat of the trousers is provided with apertures, openings or cutout portions therein, thereby exposing the wearer&#39;&#39;s skin or garment disposed beneath the trousers. Preferably, the cutout portions are symmetrical with respect to the rear trouser seam and display a particular design. A binding is preferably sewn to the edges of the cutout portion to provide a finished appearance and strengthen same. Additionally, an applique may be sewn to the seat between the pair of openings to complete the design, wherein the applique strengthens the rear trouser seam. In a modified form, a cover member is detachably connected to the seat of the trousers to cover the cutout portions.

United States Patent [191 ]'Aug. 13, 1974 Primary Examiner-H. HamptonHunter Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Friedman & Goodman [5 7] ABSTRACTWearing Apparel comprising a conventional pair of pants or trousersprovided with a modified seat or rear portion thereof. The seat of thetrousers is provided with apertures, openings or cutout portionstherein, thereby exposing the wearers skin or garment disposed beneaththe trousers. Preferably, the cutout portions are symmetrical withrespect to the rear trouser seam and display a particular design. Abinding is preferably sewn to the edges of the cutout portion to providea finished appearance and strengthen same. Additionally, an applique maybe sewn to the seat between the pair of openings to complete the design,wherein the applique strengthens the rear trouser seam. In a modifiedform, a cover member is detachably connected to the seat of the trousersto cover the cutout portions.

7 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures Lam [ WEARING APPAREL [76] Inventor:Josephine Lam, PO. Box 335 Canal Street Station, New York, NY. 10013[22] Filed: -May 21, 1973 [21] Appl. No.: 362,206

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WEARING APPAREL BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates towearing apparel, and more particularly, to a pair of trousers providedwith cutout portions in the seat thereof, thereby exposing the wearersskin or garment disposed beneath the trousers.

It is well known in the art to permanently attach patches or appliquesto trousers, on any particular por- 1 tion thereof. These patches may beapplied to cover worn portions or spots in the trousers, or theappliques may be applied to provide a particular design. However, ineach case, the patches or appliques cannot be easily removed once theyare attached to the trousers, being either sewn or adhesively cementedthereon.

Many attempts have been made in the prior art to color coordinate ablouse or shirt with a pair of trousers. However, because the blouse andtrousers are normally fabricated of different materials, problems arisein the laundry or dry-cleaning of these articles. Additionally, thetrousers can only be worn with the particular coordinated shirt, andtherefore, is only effective for the life of one of these articles. Itis noted that the matching and coordinating of these articles during themanufacture thereof increase the cost of these articles.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention comprises wearing apparelin the form of a pair of pants or trousers provided with apertures,openings or cutout portions in the seat of the trousers to expose thewearers skin or garment disposed beneath the trousers. The cutoutportions are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the rear trouserseam to display a particular design. Binding mate rial is sewn to theedges of the cutout portions to strengthen same and provide a finishedappearance. Preferably, an applique is sewn to the seat over the reartrouser seam to strengthen same and to complete the particular design.Additionally, in a modified form, a cover member of a particular fabricis detachably connected by conventional securing means to the seat ofthe trousers to cover the cutout portions.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide animproved pair of trousers which overcomes the disadvantages of the priorart.

Another object of the invention is to provide a pair of trousers havingcutout portions in the seat thereof to expose the wearers skin orgarment disposed beneath the trousers.

A further object of this invention is to provide a pair of trousers thatcan be easily produced and has a relatively long trouble-free life.

A still further object of this invention is to provide a pair oftrousers which can be easily color coordinated with a shirt or blouse,wherein the shirt or blouse will be exposed through the cutout portionsin the seat of the trousers.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide a cover member whichcan be detachably connected to the seat of the trousers to cover thecutout portions.

And yet another object of this invention is to provide a pair oftrousers provided with an applique disposed over the rear trouser seamto strengthen same.

And still yet another object of this invention is to provide a pair oftrousers that will have a longer life expectancy than the conventionalpair of trousers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Having in mind the above and otherobjects that will be evident from an understanding of this disclosure,the invention comprises the devices, combinations and arrangements ofparts as illustrated in the presently pre- 0 ferred embodiments of theinvention which are hereinafter set forth in such detail as to enablethose skilled in the art readily to understand the function, operation,construction and advantages of it, when read in conjunction with theaccompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 represents a perspective view illustrating the seat portion of apair of trousers provided with cutout portions therein according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 2 represents a sectional view taken substantially on the line 2--2of FIG. 1'

FIG. 3 represents a second embodiment of the present invention, showinga perspective view of a pair of trousers similar to that shown in FIG.1;

FIG. 4 represents a fragmentary elevational view, showing a cover memberfor the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 5 represents a fragmentary elevational view, showing another covermember for the embodiment of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 represents a sectional view taken substantially on the line 6--6of FIG. 5; and

FIG. 7 represents a fragmentary elevational view showing a third covermember for the embodiment of FIG. 3.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings, FIG.1 illustrates a conventional pair of pants or trousers 10 provided withafront portion 12 and a rear portion 14. A conventional seam l6 joins thefront portion 12, and a conventional seam l8 joins the rear portion 14.A conventional belt 20 and belt loops 22, which are attached to thetrousers 10, are also shown. The trouser legs 24 and 26 areconventional.

In accordance with the present invention, the seat or rear portion 28 oftrousers 10 has been modified to include a pair of apertures, openingsor cutout portions 30. The cutout portions 30 may be in any desiredshape. Preferably, the cutout portions 30 are symmetrical with respectto the rear trouser seam 18 or center of the seat 28, being disposedbelow the waist portion and above the trouser legs 24, 26. Bindingfabric or trim 32 are secured by conventional means, such as by sewing,to the edges of the cutout portions 30 as shown in FIG. 2, to strengthenthese edges and to provide a finished appearance. For added strength, anadditional binding fabric or trim 34 may be attached by conventionalmeans across the openings 30, which also add to the appearance thereof.

An applique 36 is secured to the trouser seat 28 at the center thereof,over the rear trouser seam 18 by conventional securing means, such assewing or a conventional adhesive. The applique 36 performs twofunctions. One function is to strengthen the seam 18 which is normallyunder great stresses when a person is bending or sitting. The secondfunction is to complete the preferred design, which in the presentembodiment is that of a butterfly. The cutout portions 30 form the wingsof the butterfly, and the applique 36 form the butterfly body.

As is obvious from the above, the openings 30 may either expose thewearers skin, or may expose the garment disposed beneath the trousers,such as a blouse or shirt which is usually tucked into the trousers. Inthe present embodiment, the butterfly wings will be the same color asthe blouse or shirt, as seen through the opening 30, thereby colorcoordinating the blouse or shirt to the trousers 10. Obviously, thiswill be true of any shirt or blouse worn by the wearer with the bottomportions thereof tucked into the trousers 10. Accordingly, the trousers10 can outlive the normal lifespan of any one particular shirt orblouse. Additionally, there is no need to worry about the material ofthe shirt or blouse when cleaning the trousers 10, in view of the factthat the trousers 10 is separate and distinct therefrom.

FIG. 3 discloses a second embodiment of the present invention showing apair of trousers 40. Similar to trousers 10, the seat portion 42 oftrousers 40 is provided with cutout portions 44, which may or may not beprovided with binding or trim as mentioned above, depending upon thedesired design or effect. The seat area 42 is provided with conventionalsnap fasteners 46 spaced apart thereon for detachably receiving a covermember, described hereinafter below.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cover member 48 detachably connected to the seatportion 42. The cover member 48 may be made of any desired material orfabric, and may be of any shape desired. The cover member 48 is providedwith conventional snap fasteners 50 which correspond to and areassociated with the snap fasteners 46 of the trousers to detachablysecure the cover member 48 to the trouser seat 42.

FIGS. and 6 disclose a second cover member 52, similar to cover member48, detachably connected to the trouser seat 42. Cover member 52 isprovided with conventional fasteners 54 for association with the trouserfastening members 46 in the same method as mentioned above. The coveringmember 52 is quilted in a conventional manner, as best shown in crosssection in FIG. 6. The cover member 52 includes three superposed fabricsor materials 56, 58 and 60, which are stitched together near their endportions by stitching 62. Obviously, either fabric 56 or fabric 60 maybe the outer exposed surface, wherein these outer surfaces may bedifferent colors or of different design to afford the wearer flexibilityin his appearance. Additionally, cover member 62 acts as a pad orcushion for the wearer when in the sitting'position to afford comfortfor him.

FIG. 7 discloses a cover member 64 similar to cover member 52. Covermember 64 is provided with conventional snap fasteners 66 used in thesame manner as discussed above. Additionally, cover member 64 isprovided with a quilted area 68, rather than being quilted throughout ascover member 52. Obviously, the quilted area 68 may be in any shape orform, wherein the color or design thereon may be made as desired.

Numerous alterations of the structure herein disclosed will suggestthemselves to those skilled in the art. However, it is to be understoodthat the present disclosure relates to preferred embodiments of theinvention which is for the purpose of illustration only and not to beconstrued as a limitation of the invention.

What is claimed is:

l. Wearing apparel comprising a pair of trousers, said trousersincluding front and rear portions defining a waist portion and a pair oftrouser leg members, said rear portion being provided with a seatportion disposed between said waist portion and said leg members, saidseat portion having a centrally located seam extending from said waistportion to said leg members, said seat portion including means forexposing to view parts of an item which is disposed in said trousersbetween said front and rear portions, said exposing means including atleast first and second apertures in said seat portion, each of saidapertures extending from an outer surface of said rear portion to aninner surface of said rear portion to provide visibility therethrough,said first aperture being on one side of said seam, said second aperturebeing on an opposite side of said seam, edges of each of said first andsecond apertures being provided with binding fabric means disposedaround said edges, and applique means secured to said seat portion oversaid seam to strengthen said seam and to complete a preferred designassociated with said first and second apertures.

2. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein said first and secondapertures are symmetrical with respect to said seam.

3. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein a trim member isattached across each of said first and second apertures for additionalstrength.

4. Wearing apparel according to claim 3, wherein said first and secondapertures are symmetrical with respect to said applique means.

5. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein said seat portion isprovided with first securing means, cover means for connecting to saidouter surface of said rear portion for covering said apertures in saidseat portion, said cover means being provided with second securing meanscorresponding to and associated with said first securing means of saidseat portion for detachably securing said cover means to said seatportion.

6. Wearing apparel according to claim 5, wherein said first and secondsecuring means are snap fasteners.

7. Wearing apparel according to claim 5, wherein at

1. Wearing apparel comprising a pair of trousers, said trousers including front and rear portions defining a waist portion and a pair of trouser leg members, said rear portion being provided with a seat portion disposed between said waist portion and said leg members, said seat portion having a centrally located seam extending from said waist portion to said leg members, said seat portion including means for exposing to view parts of an item which is disposed in said trousers between said front and rear portions, said exposing means including at least first and second apertures in said seat portion, each of said apertures extending from an outer surface of said rear portion to an inner surface of said rear portion to provide visibility therethrough, said first aperture being on one side of said seam, said second aperture being on an opposite side of said seam, edges of each of said first and second apertures being provided with binding fabric means disposeD around said edges, and applique means secured to said seat portion over said seam to strengthen said seam and to complete a preferred design associated with said first and second apertures.
 2. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein said first and second apertures are symmetrical with respect to said seam.
 3. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein a trim member is attached across each of said first and second apertures for additional strength.
 4. Wearing apparel according to claim 3, wherein said first and second apertures are symmetrical with respect to said applique means.
 5. Wearing apparel according to claim 1, wherein said seat portion is provided with first securing means, cover means for connecting to said outer surface of said rear portion for covering said apertures in said seat portion, said cover means being provided with second securing means corresponding to and associated with said first securing means of said seat portion for detachably securing said cover means to said seat portion.
 6. Wearing apparel according to claim 5, wherein said first and second securing means are snap fasteners.
 7. Wearing apparel according to claim 5, wherein at least a part of said cover means is quilted. 